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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Niece swindled aunt and uncle out of £150k life savings to splash out on 5* hotel stays and swish designer clothes
The couple insist they still love their niece despite her shocking betrayal SICK SCHEME Niece swindled aunt and uncle out of £150k life savings to splash out on 5* hotel stays and swish designer clothes A NIECE swindled her elderly aunt and uncle out of their £150,000 life savings to fund her lavish lifestyle. Lucy Paginton funded luxury holidays and trips to five star hotels using money she had pilfered from relatives Frank Hillier, 88, and Mary, 90. 4 Lucy Paginton, 28, targeted her uncle Jack Hillier, 88, and aunt Mary, 90 Credit: WNS 4 The mum-of-one spent time at the five-star Celtic Manor resort in Newport Credit: Getty The 28-year-old, of Newport, South Wales, was raised by the couple "like a daughter" since the age of two. Cardiff Crown Court heard they spoiled her throughout her life, forking out on holidays, buying her gifts and leasing cars on her behalf. Pensioner Mrs Hillier told how both her and her husband had become "unwell" dealing with the stress and upset after the shocking betrayal. The mum-of-one spent time at the five-star Celtic Manor resort in Newport and funded trips to high-end designer store Flannels. Read more News LOVE OR MONEY Secret lovechild WINS bid to keep half of millionaire toymaker dad's fortune In 2017, Paginton asked her aunt and uncle for their help to buy a house. But rather than using the money to put down a deposit, she kept the money they had given her. To continue her deception, Paginton then forged several documents including correspondence from Halifax bank and Redrow house builders. Prosecutor Thomas Stanway told the court: "A plan was agreed that they would pay the deposits for two properties. "Paginton would live in one house and her aunt and uncle in the other. "The property the Hilliers lived in would then pass over to her after they had died. "When one considers Miss Paginton's bank statements one can see that in effect the payments were simply made to fund her lifestyle. "There were visits to the Celtic Manor Resort, payments to Flannels, a high-end designer clothing shop. My disabled mum said she was in love with US soldier but she'd actually given conman £169k - she's one of 1,000s of Brits being targeted "There were also payments to various travel companies noted within her bank statements." In a victim impact statement, Mrs Hillier told how the betrayal had hurt more because the couple had showed Paginton "so much love". She said: "It hurts because she lied to us and we showed her so much love, gave her holidays, money and she never went without. "We were willing to buy her a house but she decided to steal from us instead. "It's affected my mental health and my husband's physical and mental health. "Every night going to bed I find it difficult to sleep and we're constantly worried about the case. "The stress of it all has made us unwell." The court heard she had gained £150,555 from her fraud. 4 Following a ruling at Cardiff Crown Court, Paginton was ordered to pay just £1 because she had no available assets Credit: Getty But at a Proceeds of Crime hearing, Paginton was ordered to pay just £1 because she had no available assets. Mrs Hillier explained that the couple made sure their niece didn't get away with her crimes, but insisted they still loved her. She added: "We have lost everything we have worked hard for and family have distanced themselves from us. "We couldn't let her get away with this and can't believe she did this. "We still love the defendant but she hurt us and broke our trust. "We hope to get justice from this case and make Lucy realise the consequences of her actions. She was jailed for four years and eight months in January after pleading guilty to seven counts of fraud at Newport Crown Court. During her sentencing, Judge Carl Harrison said: "Your victims thought highly of you, they trusted you and they loved you. "It was that love and trust that led them to falling victim to your repeated dishonest behaviour. "For four years you cynically and repeatedly abused the trust that Frank and Mary Hillier placed in you to enrich yourself and defraud them. "They described it as being a living hell. They are an elderly couple who should be looking forward to their future. "Their lives have been ruined by your selfish actions."
Fashion Network
18-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Naked Wardrobe enters UK via wholesale partnership with Flannels
UK luxury fashion retailer Flannels continues to attract a queue of brands desiring collaborations and the latest includes a wholesale partnership with womenswear brand Naked Wardrobe. Beginning Friday (20 June) the US-based fashion brand will introduce its 'cult-favorite solution-forward basics' and its Original Sculpted Streetwear, available nationwide and on the Flannels website. This partnership 'marks a significant milestone in Naked Wardrobe's international expansion… by entering the UK retail landscape, the brand continues its mission to redefine modern womenswear with high-quality, thoughtfully designed wardrobe essentials on a global scale'. The debut collection is designed to 'streamline and elevate the everyday wardrobe with versatile, foundational styles'. It features the brand's best-selling bodysuits, dresses, jumpsuits, blazers, pants, and skirts in its signature neutral tones, including cream and chocolate. Sizes range XS to XL, with prices from £30-£185. Shideh, Shirin and Shida Kaviani, founders of Naked Wardrobe, said: 'We share [Flannels'] commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed ready-to-wear that resonates with today's consumer. This expansion is a meaningful step for us, and we're looking forward to building a strong, lasting connection with shoppers across the United Kingdom.' Earlier this year, Mars the Label made a "decisive step in its evolution, forming its first-ever retail partnership' with Flannels, while Savile Row 's luxury heritage brand Gieves & Hawkes (now owned by Flannels owner Frasers Group), opened a store-in-store within Flannels' flagship in Leeds.
Fashion United
18-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Naked Wardrobe is expanding to the UK with wholesale partner Flannels
Los Angeles-based fashion label Naked Wardrobe, founded in 2012 by three sisters Shirin, Shida, and Shideh Kaviani, to fill a gap in the solution-based basics market, is expanding to the UK through a wholesale partnership with luxury retailer Flannels. The move is described as a 'significant milestone' in the brand's international expansion strategy and will see Naked Wardrobe's cult-favourite solution-forward basics and Original Sculpted Streetwear available to consumers across the UK, in Flannel stores and online from June 20. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Flannels, which has more than 80 stores in the UK and Ireland, will launch with a curated selection of elevated basics and modern suiting designed to streamline and elevate the everyday wardrobe with versatile, foundational styles. Styles will include Naked Wardrobe's bestselling bodysuits, dresses, jumpsuits, blazers, trousers, and skirts in its signature neutral tones, featuring the brand's exclusive fabrications and sculpted silhouettes. The Naked Wardrobe styles will be available in sizes XS to XL, with prices ranging from 30 to 185 pounds. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe launching bestselling basics and ready-to-wear styles in the UK with Flannels Commenting on the expansion, Shideh, Shirin and Shida Kaviani, founders of Naked Wardrobe, said in a statement: 'Flannels has established itself as a leading destination for emerging fashion discovery and modern luxury. We share their commitment to delivering high-quality, thoughtfully designed ready-to-wear that resonates with today's consumer. 'Through this partnership, we are elated to introduce Naked Wardrobe to the UK market in a way that feels true to our brand. This expansion is a meaningful step for us, and we're looking forward to building a strong, lasting connection with shoppers across the United Kingdom.' Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe launched in 2012 and became known for its sleek, form-fitting, and stretchy bodysuits, leggings and dresses, as seen on celebrities such as Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Sophie Turner, Lori Harvey, Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian. In 2024, the LA-based brand relaunched with a new visual brand identity and product strategy, pivoting towards more elevated styles, shifting away from a fast-fashion approach of releasing weekly new arrivals to creating 'true collections'. This new elevated, evolved aesthetic focuses around its 'Sculpted Streetwear' collections, utilising innovative fabrics and advanced technologies for high-impact sculpting and maximum compression without sacrificing comfort. Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe Naked Wardrobe collection at Flannels Credits: Naked Wardrobe
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Major update on future of struggling brand sold in thousands of stores – and it could be sold to Sports Direct owner
MIKE Ashley's Frasers Group is considering a takeover of troubled beauty retailer Revolution Beauty. Revolution told shareholders this morning that Frasers – which owns Sports Direct and Flannels – is one of a number of potential parties considering a takeover bid. The beauty brand formally put itself up for sale last month after being approached by an unnamed suitor. It said at the time it was evaluating its options and invited other suitors to contact its advisers. "There can be no certainty that Frasers' interest will result in a firm offer for the company," Revolution added in a statement today.
Fashion Network
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Mars The Label in first-ever retail partnership as it links with Flannels
British-based fashion brand Mars the Label has made a decisive step in its evolution, forming its first-ever retail partnership with luxury retailer Flannels. The partnership 'marks an exciting milestone in the brand's evolution from a homegrown e-commerce success story to a nationwide fashion mainstay'. Featuring sculpted styles 'designed for confident, fashion-forward women who value both bold silhouettes and wearable glamour', the Flannels collab 'introduces a new era of visibility for Mars the Label' via 35 Flannels and Frasers locations across the UK. From 'denim sets to loungewear, corsets to trousers', the collection's bestsellers have been reimagined in fresh colourways while there will also be Flannels/Frasers exclusive pieces. Brand founder Arianna Ajtar said: 'This partnership is 10 months in the making. What started as a dream in my dad's garage nine years ago has grown beyond my wildest dreams into a movement that empowers women to look and feel their best. 'Now being stocked in Flannels feels like the next chapter we've been building towards. This moment is proof that women-led, independent fashion brands can take up space on the main stage.'
